The young French star could have played in the Premier League, if his Mum hadn't refused Chelsea's request for a second trial

By Rebecca Chaplin

13th September 2018,1:54 pm

Updated: 13th September 2018,10:47 pm

Kylian Mbappe may be an asset to both Paris Saint-Germain and France, but he could have been one for Chelsea if his Mum had allowed him a second trial there.

The 19-year-old was invited to Chelsea for a trial six years ago, where he impressed, but the Blues requested that he came back for a second trial, which did not sit well with the young star’s decision maker.

Just before he was catapulted to the big time, the French star was spotted by Chelsea scout Serge Daniel Boga performing for his small team on the outskirts of Paris.

And he was summoned to Chelsea for a trial in 2012.

Although he was skillful for a young player, the Blues requested he returned for a second trial where he could be assessed further.

Relaying Mbappe’s mother’s reponse, Boga told Goal: “Listen, my boy won’t be coming back. If they want him they have to take him now, or in five year’s time they will be coming back to buy him for €50m (£45m).”

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